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August 2005
Greetings and Latest News from The Hide
"My wife Carol and I cannot speak highly enough
about your lodge and the staff.
Everything from the food, the accommodation, the common
areas and the camp in general were first rate. The staff
could not be faulted; eating with them was a great experience
…we got to share some of their stories. We were
lucky to see the 'Big Five', although we didn't get
to see the Leopard until we were on our way out of the
concession after our stay. It was in the middle of the
road and stalking a Steenbok. I think we saved the little
guy's life.”
~Chris & Carol, Australia, June 2005~
“What an unforgettable experience
only to be made more unforgettable by your hospitality,
professionalism and unique flair to make our stay the
most memorable of the trip. I cannot wait to re visit
'The Hide' and experience your passion for this magnificent
spot on God's Green Earth. I think everyone on our trip
felt much the same. I'll see you all soon in the next
year or so and that's a promise.”
~Ian Jones, Australia, June 2005~
NEWS FROM CAMP
Elephants are now daily visitors to the pan in front
of the Hide, usually arriving around dinner and continuing
all night in a steady stream. Buffalo herds are also
being seen on a more regular basis and a few ‘dagga
boys’ frequent the pan. Rogan the resident male
Lion is often heard at night bellowing in near proximity
to the camp, a great sound to hear while lying in bed.
This often causes the hyenas and jackals to join in
a symphony, which is often very topical over breakfast!
Along the Kennedy vlei, which is our most travelled
route, 4 of the Big Five are often seen, with the elusive
Leopard spoiling the completion. However, Cheetah are
now being seen along the same route, with another pair
sighted at Makwa.
Sable, Eland, Roan, Waterbuck, Ostrich are frequently
sighted on drives, while volumes of Giraffe, Zebra,
Kudu, Wildebeest, Impala, amusing Warthogs and troops
of Baboons can be watched daily around the Hide waterhole.
Around the camp we now have eight resident bushbuck
that spend the day looking for any greenery left, and
at night consuming the grass in front of the main A-frame
and Barry’s house.
We had as little rain this year as in the 1992 drought,
according to records kept at Sinamatella by National
Parks. This means the animals will continue to heavily
congregate around the waterholes and the photographic
opportunities will be amazing.
Barry & Bridget continue to oversee upgrades to
the rooms in the way of new décor and linen without
losing any of the “vintage Africa” feel
all of you have strictly told us to preserve! We’re
also thrilled to announce the arrival of a revamped
Land Cruiser for drives.
OTHER SIGHTINGS
• A lioness came to drink at the Hide waterhole
one day in August at dusk, breathlessly watched at close
quarters by guests in one of the “hides”!
• The same lioness and her hunting partner made
a spectacular ‘double dinner number’ on
two young wildebeest they ambushed just beyond the Hide
waterhole. All evidence seen first hand by guests on
the early morning walk!
Until next time and thanks for all your support!
Barry & Bridget, Lorraine, Beck & staff
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